First’s new learning year offers opportunities for children and youth age 3 through high school to learn, grow in faith and build relationships. FaithTrek and middle and high school learning hour begins Sunday,…
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Got a favorite children’s book—and a little time to share? Beginning after September 1, we’re looking for volunteers to read with children at Las Abejitas Bilingual Education Center at First on a weekly…
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A new school year is just around the corner, and we want to send everyone who learns, teaches, serves and supports our schools into the year with a blessing. Join us Sunday, August…
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For me, youth ministry begins with a simple promise: no child or young person should ever wonder whether they belong. I know what it feels like to be the new kid, to…
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When Benjamin Vogt spoke at First Lutheran on June 27, he invited those gathered to think differently about yards, gardens, prairies and the landscapes we pass by every day. Through stories, images and…
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What a wonderful final three days of Vacation Bible School! On Wednesday, our “Wild Wonder” theme focused on insects. Amy from Valhalla Bee Farm taught us all about honeybees and how hives operate.…
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Tuesday at Vacation Bible School was all about plants as our kids continued exploring God’s good creation through this week’s theme, “Wild Wonder.” The children learned from Jeff Culbertson about the important role…
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Today was the first day of Vacation Bible School, and our kids jumped right into exploring God’s good creation through the theme “Soil and Water.” They learned about different kinds of water, created…
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This summer, First Lutheran Church and Our Saviour's Lutheran Church are teaming up to bring kids ages 3 through 5th grade an unforgettable week of outdoor adventure, creativity and discovering the wonder…
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In late January, Laura Graulty and Lillie Rademacher traveled to St. Louis for the ELCA Youth Ministry Extravaganza, a national gathering for those who serve in youth ministry. They returned home energized,…
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